Acorn squash can last about two months at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash halves on parchment-lined baking sheet, cut side down. Bake 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
Karen Wils photo Baked acorn squash in a pan surround by pumpkin pies ready for Thanksgiving supper ... As they cooked and softened, Mom stuck a generous dab of butter and brown sugar in the squash ...